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| Updated: 5:26 pm ET June 29, 2009
If you want to . . .
Then . . .
Open an Airport, Heliport, Seaplane Base, or Runway
Contact the nearest
FAA District or Regional Airports Office
to find out---
What forms and materials you must provide, including
Notice of Landing Area Proposal, FAA Form 7480-1
Deadlines for notifying interested parties
Contact your
state aviation office
to learn about any state and local laws, ordinances, or regulations you must follow.
Review additional resources:
FAA Advisory Circulars
, including
Submitting the Airport Master Record in Order to Activate a New Airport, AC 150/5200-35
Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters, Order 7400.2
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
Close an Airport or Runway
When considering closing a public-use airport, contact the nearest
FAA District or Regional Airports Office
prior
to taking any action.
Obtain an Airport Master Record for an Existing Airport
Go to
AirportIQ 5010: Airport Master Records and Reports
.